The Michigan Most Valuable Player Award was officially changed to the Bo Schembechler Award starting in the 1995 season with Tshimanga Biakabutuka as the first recipient. Schembechler, the winningest head coach in Michigan football history, led the Wolverines from 1969-89 and served as athletic director from 1988-90. He compiled a record of 194-48-5 and won 13 Big Ten titles during his tenure.